No more train whistles at two city crossings in Saint John

The blaring oftrain whistles will no longer jar residents who live near railway crossingsat Rothesay Avenue and ThorneAvenue.

Starting onSaturday, Oct.24 at 12:01 a.m.,train engineers will no longersound the engine whistle, except in case of emergency.

Traffic on the two crossings has increased dramatically since a new crude oil rail terminal opened near the Irving Oil refinery in 2012.

"It has contributed to a lot of sleepless nights," said local residentSean Flynn

Speaking to CBC News back in August,Flynn said he waslosing patience.

"I feel like I'm in the seventh circle of hell," said Flynn.

City councillor GerryLowe lobbied hard to get the whistles banned. He told CBC News the trainssound their horns three times before crossing each of the roads, which are just a block apart.

Gates, lights, and warning bells will continue to operate at the crossings,andsignagewill be installed.

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